Why I became a probation officer

...to take with my career. I started volunteering with the Prison Advice and Care Trust (Pact), a through the gate support service for prisoners who have just been released from...
...to take with my career. I started volunteering with the Prison Advice and Care Trust (Pact), a through the gate support service for prisoners who have just been released from...
...tells us about her experience. Applying to work at a prison was a natural move for me. My mum has worked at HMP The Mount my whole life and has...
We spoke to Pavenpreet and Georgie who work for London Probation Service as probation services officers. Pavenpreet has nearly nine years’ experience while Georgie joined the service last year. Will...
...Early in my career, I worked in a nursery. And when my own children started school, I was ready to get back to work and looking for a new challenge....
...your line manager, and all your colleagues. Everyone wants you to succeed, so you will only be put forward for assessment once your coach and line manager agree that you...
...for the hard work that I had done. What would you say to new starters joining the prison service? I would definitely say the apprenticeship is great for new staff...
...the probation service become involved very quickly after they’ve been convicted of an offence can be very stressful for them. When I meet offenders for the first time, it is...
...the phonetic alphabet before starting my OSG role. It is essential for radio communication, and I encourage new OSGs to learn it as soon as possible. What would you say...
What’s it like as a woman working in a prison? This International Women’s Day, we caught up with 23 year officer Tonkin who’s been a prison officer for the past...
...give them any help that we can – helping with rehabilitation and transitioning to life outside prison, and just being a support system for them as they readjust to normal...